GoodsFox Daily Insights – October 30, 2025: The Fed Cuts Rates Again by 25 Basis Points
- Velotric: A Chinese E-Bike Brand Winning Big in the U.S.
- The Fed Cuts Rates Again by 25 Basis Points
- U.S. May Halve Tariffs on Fentanyl-Linked Goods from China
- Bambu Lab Files Copyright Lawsuits Against Three Rivals
- China’s SAFE Launches 9 New Measures to Support Cross-Border Trade
1. Velotric: A Chinese E-Bike Brand Winning Big in the U.S.
Velotric has rapidly gained traction in the U.S. market with a “sweat-free riding” concept. The brand targets 55 million middle-aged and senior consumers who value comfort over speed.
Instead of competing on specs, Velotric focuses on riding experience and lifestyle. Its bikes meet UL safety standards, easing buyers’ concerns about quality.
The company follows a “U.S. front + China backend” model. About 30% of its team works in the U.S., while its Shenzhen supply chain supports R&D and production.
Velotric combines digital marketing with offline retail. It promotes through TikTok and YouTube and works with over 1,200 dealers for test rides.
This hybrid approach has paid off. Within seven months, Velotric reached $15 million in GMV, tapping into North America’s $4.1 billion e-bike market.
2. The Fed Cuts Rates by 25 Basis Points Again
The U.S. Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%–4.00%. The goal is to support a weakening labor market.
This is the fifth rate cut since 2024 and the second within two months.
According to the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), U.S. growth remains modest. Employment has slowed, and the jobless rate has inched up.
Meanwhile, inflation has risen again and stays high. Therefore, the committee lowered rates to balance risks and sustain economic stability.
3. U.S. May Halve Tariffs on Fentanyl-Related Imports from China
The U.S. may soon reduce tariffs on Chinese imports by around 10%. In return, China is expected to tighten export controls on precursor chemicals used in fentanyl production.
As part of this plan, the 20% tariff on fentanyl-related goods may drop to 10%.
If the proposal goes through, average tariffs on Chinese imports will fall from 55% to 45%. This would make Chinese products more competitive in the U.S. market.
It could also reduce the need for rerouting goods through Southeast Asia.
Analysts warn that sellers should remain cautious. With global uncertainty and slower U.S. growth, cross-border merchants must plan supply chains carefully this holiday season.
4. Bambu Lab Sues Three Rivals in a 3D Printing Copyright Battle
Chinese 3D printing brand Bambu Lab has sued Creality, Nexprint, and Anycubic. The company claims these rivals copied models from its platform MakerWorld for commercial use.
This marks a shift in competition — from hardware specs to full hardware + software + content ecosystems.
Founded in 2020, Bambu Lab gained fame with its X1 series printers, reaching nearly RMB 6 billion in 2024 revenue.
MakerWorld now has 10 million monthly users and over one million shared models. It rewards creators with sales commissions and loyalty points.
So far, Bambu Lab has handled over 4,000 copyright disputes. Its efforts highlight a key issue in the 3D printing world — protecting user-generated content.
As the global market is set to reach USD 134.6 billion by 2034, competition is moving from cost advantage to ecosystem innovation.
5. China’s SAFE Introduces 9 Measures to Boost Cross-Border Trade
China’s State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) introduced nine new policies to boost cross-border trade.
The goal is to lower transaction costs and improve fund efficiency for exporters.
Key initiatives include expanding pilot trade zones and simplifying settlement for goods and services.
Banks are also encouraged to cooperate with e-commerce platforms to extend credit to small businesses.
Meanwhile, overseas engineering firms can now open centralized fund accounts to improve liquidity.
These steps aim to make cross-border payments faster, cheaper, and more accessible for global enterprises.
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